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Babygal2020:
This thread is now so dry. It wasn't like this during my first pregnancy in 2020.

Any February mamas?

I am team February

purplish:
Yesso. Team July 2025, though I am very late to the party

You're almost at the finish line. Wish you a hitch-free delivery.

purplish:
I see you mama! We were both team Jan. 2021. Wishing you a very hitch-free and grace filled journey.

Thanks ma. I remember you too. Are you back for another journey?

Babygal2020:
Hello mommas. Any February, 2026 team yet?

I was team August, 2020. I'm back again after five years!

Yes o, I am back too after 5yrs. I was team Jan. 2021, now in Feb. 2026 too. Back after 5yrs...

nellyquash:
I'm in Port Harcourt too, but planning to go back to Obio where i had my first baby. It depends on your location too.

OK, thanks ma. I was considering that too because it's close to where I live

juola:
Team june 2025, where are you all. Let start showing our faces. This pregnancy has shown me a lot of sweetness from pelvic cramps to spotting. I am currently on duphaston and hoping for the best. Second trimester is around the corner by God's grace.

we were in same group in 2021. We are back again.

Hello everyone,
Please can mamas in port harcourt recommend Good and affordable hospitals that one can use for antenatal and delivery via section?

Hi Pharmacists, please whoever has successfully gone through this process from Nigeria can enlighten us please.

Hi everyone, I am interested in msc program in Ireland. I studied chemical engineering, please can anyone recommend a related course for January 2025 intake? Thanks.

Hi everyone,
Please who has assessed as a Pharmacy technician? Please indicate so I can reach out. Thanks

Hi all, I have read through the thread. I need honest advice/suggestions:

Age:41
Bsc chemical engineering
Over 10yrs of experience
Enugu State University
Preparing for pte
Married

I intend assessing for chemical engineer with EA. What are my chances, based on the above information? Honest advice please

Hi all, please whoever has contact of this visa agencies should reach out. I am not getting proper response, I need to work with an agent to get things done.

tunlex01:
What is the confusion that you need clarification for?

I have figured it out. Thank you

Hello all, this Australian migration thing is quite confusing, I have gone through the previous pages. Any pharmacist in the house, please put me through o. ohaneleamarachi@gmail.com

purplish:
Have you checked the list of decisions published this week? - https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/nigeria/our-services/visas/weeklydecisionreports/

hi purplish. We were in same group at the pregnancy group on nairaland. Am seeing you again here. Please I need to contact you asap. I sent you a mail now, please reply

YummySuits:
Good morning mamas. Please help a fellow mama who is seriously worried.

Yesterday, my son started "purging". He pooped about 4 times yesterday, the first two was normal but others were slimmy and very loose.

We do combi feeding. This morning we had two feeding sessions of breastmilk and he didn't poop. Around 6am, he woke up to eat and I gave him formula. In less than 5 minutes he pooped (same yellow slimmy poop with small small seeds.)

I'm suspecting the formula is the culprit here, and I'm thinking of changing it today, as I cannot do exclusive due to baby's large appetite. We have been using Nan 1 since birth. Please suggest other formulas we can switch to that won't upset him. He is 7 weeks old.

It could be formula, it could also be how her feeding utensils are handled. Are they properly sterilized?

urcutecrush:
Good evening mama’s.My 3 weeks baby has white coating on his tongue and lips.He is always fussy especially at night and sometimes cries even when sucking.
I notice that my nipple alway hurt and pains anytime he puts his mouth on it and this is different from the initial pain.This is more of a stabbing pain.I read online that it might be oral and nipple trush.Please anyone who has experienced this should give me any tips.it is making me fear breastfeeding and I wonder the kind of pain he is going through.Thanks

It's oral thrush. Do not try to scrape it off cos it will make your baby to bleed. Go to a hospital so they could prescribe antifungal medication for baby

I am currently using exotic for my baby and it is good on my baby's skin. Smooth without rashesquote author=dunpredictable post=102357436]Good morning mamas. Please who has an idea about Exotic baby products. I have a set of Exotic baby cosmetics but I'm skeptical on using them especially the body cream.
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I am currently using exotic and it's very good on my baby's skin. Smooth without rashes (quoteor=zaynie post=102415550]


Never heard of it before o.[/quote]

Chasicolis:
No. PortHarcourt

Please I need contact of your gynae. Which part of ph is he? Please I would love to contact you

Chasicolis:
No. PortHarcourt

Please I need contact of your gynae. Which part of ph is he?

[quote author=africaflozy post=101037828]Mamas please help me, what can I use to treat colic in a month old baby. I used nospamin drop 0.6ml 3times dly

B A! B.A
I had my baby girl yesterday via elective Cs. Bs go be later abeg. January cappo,@sugah, Take note

dbeauty:
BA! BA!! BA!!!

Where my January mommas at? I don born ooo! . Glory to Jesus my helper! He showed himself mighty in the theatre room! He gave me peace that surpassed all understanding!

It’s a Beautiful, Angelic Baby Girl for me and my family!

EDD: 17 Jan 2021
DOB: 10 Jan 2021 (Via Elective CS due to my previous history)

Daddy is over the moon with Joy! Big brother is dancing around and mommy is just in awe of God.

Cc: @Cappo Sugah and all My January Teamies. The Lord will make it easy for you all!!

BS coming later biko nu. I Dey gather strength.

Devil tried oo but he failed! Thank you Jesus!

Congrats mama. Na only me remain

sugah:
BS!
Part 2 (Pregnancy and delivery)

This pregnancy was very eventful tbh. I used a total of 4 hospitals for different reasons and seem to have experienced all the pregnancy symptoms there is. Actually, it felt like whenever WTE (Pregnancy app) sends me a weekly pregnancy update I start experiencing the pregnancy symptoms they mention.

From day one of bfp i started experiencing nausea, cramping. Then some days later I started having really sharp pains in my tummy. I went to  a scan place ( this was the last day of the lockdown and i almost got arrested by police..thankfully I showed them an old chat i had with my doctor asking me to go do a test and the policeman couldn't tell it was old) and the sonographer's conclusion was endometriosis (sigh) even when I told him I had gotten a positive pregnancy test.

The next day i went to my hospital and the new gyne they had vexed me eh...I've never seen someone so unprofessional. He asked why I came to see him instead of a gp when all i had was a urinary tract infection (the swine was looking at notes from my previous visit)..he reluctantly sent me for a blood pt when I pointed out his mistake and dismissed my complaint about the pains and refused to request for a scan. I had to request for another scan myself at the hospital and they saw multiple fibroids (they were more than 5 but the largest was measuring around 2.5cm and it was the cause of the pain) a sac and no fetal pole was seen...

I was already 5 weeks plus here so naturally I became really worried because fetal pole should be seen at 5+ with tvs...I was asked to repeat the scan in 3 weeks and I can say that was the longest 3 weeks of my life. I started searching for blighted ovum comments on NL and even messaged a mama about her own experience but didn't get a response. Week 8 came and I did another scan and both FP and heartbeat were seen, victory!

Then week 9 i started spotting and the cramping increased so I went to hospital number 2. The doctors solution was to watch and see and in his words "if the pregnancy stays till 20 weeks id give medication to mature the baby's lungs.." i almost passed out, they had to buy me coke to revive me, lol. That was the end of my sojourn with hospital 2.

Went to hospital 3 and the doctor put me on cyclogest for 1 month and when the cramping and spotting increased he increased the dosage of the drugs. The plan was to use hospital 3 for antenatal then travel abroad for delivery...so when they too started misbehaving I just told myself id manage them till I travel.

Second trimester came with increased libido and energy which quickly disappeared in the 3rd trimester. I had all sorts in the first and 3rd trimesters..nausea, skin rashes, heartburn, hemorrhoids, both round ligament and back pains.

It wasn't until 35weeks that I realised my plans of travelling had gone burst and I genuinely went into panic mode. For some reason I wasn't very settled about using hospital 3 for delivery but I couldn't place a finger on why I felt that way, maybe because one of my visits i had to remind the doctor of my condition cos his notes had me as having cervical incompetence which was wrong amongst other things...fortunately I went for antenatal at 35+ and the hospital Informed me that my HMO has cancelled their contract with them so id have to pay by myself for services rendered...that was the sign I was looking for in the end as I told myself if I was going to pay myself then I'd rather be where I'm comfortable with..so the hunt for hospital for delivery started.

After several calls and Google searches and reviews I picked hospital number 4..called them but unfortunately their gynes were fully booked and the first available slot was at week 37 (my delivery week). I booked to see a GP for week 36 so I can visit the hospital and I went along with my medical record.

First visit with gyne was Tuesday and while discussing with her I felt so at ease...she complimented my pcv (done at week 35 was 40%) and asked what I ate to have kept it so high (I ate lots of fruits and veges during my pregnancy). She asked about my medical history and was very thorough..my dh even reminded me of my arrhythmia (I had forgotten about it) and it was documented.

I mentioned my fears ranging from pain management to infection and anesthesia and she allayed my fears...but she said they were fully booked and because of my history (prev myo and CS) they can't keep me beyond 37weeks so the only time they can slot me in was 7am the next day . Lol..I hadn't even packed my bag infact the last items on my list that I bought were supposed to be delivered to me that day.
I had planned to go home and pack after the lab work and ECG and scan. Scan showed my baby's EFW was 2.9kg, pcv was 38% but my Potassium level was low and they needed to correct it with drips prior to surgery hence I was admitted immediately. My DH and nanny had to do the packing over WhatsApp video call with me lying in bed hooked up to a line..lol thankfully they were able to get everything I needed.

The doctor had told me to wake up early and have a long shower since I won't be having a shower in a while, I assumed it was until I'm discharged cos with my abroad delivery I started showering upon discharge. She also briefed about the food and water fast..no food beyond 10pm and no water beyond 12midnight. Id be shaved that night, taken down to the theatre at 6:30am and prepped for surgery, she'd see me at 7am and go through the consent form and the anesthesiologist will brief me too.

I couldn't sleep that night..I kept waking up every 30mins so as not to miss that hot shower..and I was very nervous because the scariest part of the surgery for me is the anesthesia and that their gigantic needle. Finally got off the bed at 4:30am and took a long shower. The nurse came and inserted a catheter, collected the clothes baby will wear and at 6:30 we went down to the theatre area (i was in the recovery room cos someone else was in the labour room and her screams were so loud..made me shiver).

The gyne came and we went through the consent contents in details which includes benefits of the surgery, possible complications (blood loss, damage to surrounding organs and a possible Hysterectomy in a case of uncontrollable bleeding) and I signed the form. I digress, these details solely concerns the woman and her health, it baffles me that some hospitals in Nigeria insist/wait for the husband, who isnt the patient, to sign the consent form when the woman is conscious and lucid.

The anesthesiologist came and she asked about my history, known drug allergies, anf she explained the process..when id feel a sting on my back, then warmness in my legs then the heaviness and inability to raise my legs etc. She also mentioned she'd monitor my heart cos of the arrhythmia...I asked about spinal headache (solution is to take caffeine...coffee or coke) and my fear of the needle.
Now it was time to head to the theatre proper..unfortunately due covid they weren't allowing spouses into the theatre anymore so my dh had to wait in the recovery room for me.

Got on the bed and the sitting position was such that the anesthesiologist was behind me so I didn't get to see the dreaded needle . The whole medical team were female including the pediatrician and that made me at ease for some weird reason.

The anesthesiologist would state what she wanted to do before she does it...e.g "im going to clean your back with disinfectant" etc.. I arched my back on the pillow as requested, she found the opening in my spine, I felt the mild sting on my back, then my legs started getting warm so I had to quickly lie down before my legs became numb...then the tingling sensation came, then I couldn't wriggle my toes anymore. She then asked me to lift my legs which I obviously couldn't do as the blocking had worked.

I laid down flat on the table with my hands spread out to both sides with the anesthesiologist standing by my head and she asked that I tell her if I feel the need to throw up as that was one of the effects of the drugs administered. After the medical team read their checklist (something I really liked) they took note of the time and started work.

I started smelling something like burning meat and I tried to ask the anesthesiologist what it was before I realised it was me been cut open ...just the usual tugging feeling on the skin and no other feelings.

The doctor really took her time as the whole surgery from start to end lasted 1hr 38mins. It was boring and no dh to gist with. At some point I reacted to a medication given (my heart rate changed due to the arrhythmia) and I was given an oxygen mask , I also felt like throwing up at some point but it was a false alarm..

I was waiting for that chest pressure you feel when they are pulling the baby out but the gyne asked the anesthesiologist to put pressure on my chest with her hands so the pain wasn't much then I heard my baby scream and my tear ducts opened up. I started crying like a baby the anesthesiologist had to help me wipe my tears...they took her out immediately to clean her up and dress her up before bringing her to me for sighting and kissing, then they took her back to the recovery room to my dh.

The stitching felt like forever as I was eager to go hold my baby. I started shivering slightly and the doc switched off the AC directly pointed at me..
Towards the end the touches didn't feel like tugging anymore, I started feeling a little pain and I told the anesthesiologist and she mentioned it was normal cos the spinal block was beginning to wear off as it was 1hr 30mins after it was given.

Finally stitching was completed and they inserted a pain relief medication in my anus that gave a metallic taste in my mouth and I was transferred from the operating table to the wheeled bed and moved to the recovery room.

Congrats ma, I am really scared for myself especially the part where you perceived burning meat. God help us, I am likely to go for elective, still weighing my options sha

2020Abby:
BA! BA!! BA!!!

My Little Warrior just made a grand entrance today 10.20am via VD with episiotomy and plenty tears (just 2.8kg o).
I can't stop staring at him, he's the cutest.

It's the Lord's doing.

EDD 1/1/2021
DOB 5/1/2021

CC January cappo
CC @sugar

Congrats teamie, welcome baby

uwani:
BA. BA. BA

Rejoice with me my family, as I welcomed my princess this morning via emergency cs.

@ Cappo sugah I have followed your footsteps by mega porting from 22nd January to 27th December. Baby and mama are fine, while Daddy and dem boys are all super excited.

BS will be uploaded later.

Congrats mama

Malevonent:
How much was it, what size?.
Am seeing 8k on konga for 54 pieces or so size 2.seems expensive

Bought kisskids size 2, 99 pieces for 4k3

Tinudesi:
Mamas please what can I use have been having this burning sensation in my stomach and belching my stomach is really hot and painful please what can I use.My chest is hot too a little Need answers please

Sounds like heartburn due to increased pressure of your bump. Antacids should do but you can confirm from your doc

sugah:
1. sugah .....Jan 2.... ..Pink
2. purplish ...Jan 17......Pink
3. rhosmherhy ....Jan 19..unknown
4. 19CannyMum ...Jan 2...Green
5. Iamhistreasure ....Jan 26...Blue
6. Fertilady ....Jan 30...unknown
7. 2020Abby .....Jan 1...unknown
8. Opsycal ....Jan 5 .....Blue
9. Ameliag ....Jan 13......Green
10. Gerastone09 .....Jan 13......unknown
11. Nicoleswizzi ......Jan 8.....unknown
12. Fearless4real ....Jan 15.....unknown
13. Darsty99 .....Jan 30....Blue
14. Habbeyoluwa ....Jan 17...unknown
15. dbeauty ......Jan 17.....Green
16. Rhemy2013 .... ?.....?
17. uwani .....Jan 22.. unknown
18. Tikkykay...Jan26...Pink

My January mamas (and December porters ) how are we doing? Counting down to the final weeks of this journey. We thank God for bringing us this far and pray that he perfects all that concerns us in Jesus name, Amen.
Hows the waddling going? And the plenty kicks? Is baby head down and engaged already?
All the mamas that have been silent please come out and assure us you are ok.
Meanwhile, I can't believe we are only 18 mamas for January...so after all that lockdown, only 18 of us defied social distancing rules If you are still in hiding please come out and register else na bag of onions we go use accept you

We are good o. Clocked 31 weeks today. Gender xx. By the way, I feel slight pains at the right side of my cs scar. I don't know if it's the pressure of my bump??

Krak:
We just did circumcision for our baby and the nurses told us that we should apply engine oil to the wound.

Pls is this advisable?

Engine oil? I applied penicillin skin ointment when my son did his. The hospital gave it to us after the circumcision

Iqmotb:
Good afternoon Mamas in the house!
Pls I need an answer to my question. Which is more useful between a baby stroller and a baby rocker?
Experience mummys pls help a ftm

Rocker please!! Stroller with naija bad roads?